Model Year | 2012 | 2012 | |
Model | Ford Focus | Nissan Xterra | |
Engine | 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 160 hp@6500 146 lb-ft@4450 |
4.0L V6 DOHC-4v 261 hp@5600 281 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr Hatch | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in | -2 in |
Length | 171.6 in | 178.7 in | -7.1 in |
Width | 71.8 in | 72.8 in | -1 in |
Height | 57.7 in | 74.9 in | -17.2 in |
Curb Weight | 2958 lb. | 4143 lb. | -1185 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 12.4 gal. | 21.1 gal. | -8.7 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 38.3 in | 39.9 in | -1.6 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 55.6 in | 58.3 in | -2.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 53.9 in | 55.9 in | -2 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.9 in | 42.4 in | -0.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.9 in | 39.3 in | -1.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 53.7 in | 58.3 in | -4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 52.7 in | 46.1 in | 6.6 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 33.2 in | 34.4 in | -1.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.8 in (over 2 rows) | -1.7 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 23.8 ft3 | 35.2 ft3 | -11.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 44.8 ft3 | 65.7 ft3 | -20.9 ft3 |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
Like other recently designed Fords, the Focus has a tighter rear seat than most competitors. At 5-9, I can sit behind myself with perhaps an inch to spare. see full Ford Focus review |
2012 Ford Focus Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 4dr Hatch 160-horsepower 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
Driver seat cushion very uncomfortable after 30 minutes; feels like no cushion in seat see full Ford Focus review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 Nissan Xterra.